PC World - Stories by Matt Stevenson RSS feedhttp://www.pcworld.idg.com.au/author/117010515/matt-stevenson/articlesen-auFri, 05 Sep 2014 11:28:34 +1000Sony NWZ-ZX1 high-resolution audio playerhttp://www.pcworld.idg.com.au/review/sony/nwz-zx1/554329/?utm_medium=rss&utm_source=authorfeedGiven its audio cassette player heritage, Sony’s new all-digital NWZ-ZX1 shouldn't surprise onlookers with its somewhat chunky and asymmetric design. In the 35 years of Walkman history (first debuting in 1979 with the TPS-L2), the device has gone through various incarnations and evolutionary branches including CDs, MiniDiscs, MP3s and more recently sharing its DNA with Sony-Ericsson and Sony Xperia smartphones.Matt StevensonFri, 05 Sep 2014 11:28:34 +1000http://www.pcworld.idg.com.au/review/sony/nwz-zx1/554329/?utm_medium=rss&utm_source=authorfeedCM Storm Mech mechanical gaming keyboardhttp://www.pcworld.idg.com.au/review/cooler_master/cm_storm_mech/545554/?utm_medium=rss&utm_source=authorfeedThe Cooler Master CM Storm Mech is a high-end mechanical keyboard for haedcore gamers -- especially for those involved in eSports.Matt StevensonTue, 20 May 2014 11:55:57 +1000http://www.pcworld.idg.com.au/review/cooler_master/cm_storm_mech/545554/?utm_medium=rss&utm_source=authorfeedAorus X7 SLI Gaming Notebookhttp://www.pcworld.idg.com.au/review/aorus/x7_sli_gaming_notebook/539524/?utm_medium=rss&utm_source=authorfeedFirst things first: the Aorus X7 Gaming laptop is simply stunning to look at. It has a tough, matte black aluminium carapace, which shields a glossy, brushed metal and glass interior. But it's on the inside where all the magic happens, thanks to high-end Core i7 processing and SLI graphics.Matt StevensonSun, 02 Mar 2014 09:53:52 +1100http://www.pcworld.idg.com.au/review/aorus/x7_sli_gaming_notebook/539524/?utm_medium=rss&utm_source=authorfeedCMStorm Trigger gaming keyboardhttp://www.pcworld.idg.com.au/review/coolermaster/cmstorm_by_coolermaster_trigger_gaming_keyboard/428307/?utm_medium=rss&utm_source=authorfeedThe CMStorm Trigger (by Coolermaster) is a full-sized, 104-key mechanical-switch keyboard that has been designed for gaming. The review model I looked at features Cherry MX Blue switches for the keys, which sport a tactile and "clicky" keystroke. They do create a bit of a racket in the ears of some, but for gamers who wear headphones this won't be an issue -- the sound may bother housemates during all-nighters though.Matt StevensonThu, 21 Jun 2012 14:58:20 +1000http://www.pcworld.idg.com.au/review/coolermaster/cmstorm_by_coolermaster_trigger_gaming_keyboard/428307/?utm_medium=rss&utm_source=authorfeed